Seabrook, TX: Lakewood Yacht Club (LYC) will host the 10th Annual J/Fest Southwest Regatta Oct. 26-27.
"Galveston Bay will draw J/Boats from across the region and beyond this fall to compete in this highy anticipated J/Boat Regatta," says J/Fest Southwest Race Chair Jim Demarest.
J/Boats are popular, performance sailing yachts ranging from 22’ and 65’ in length and built in a variety of designs for cruising, day-sailing and racing.
The Registration Deadline is 1700 hours on Wednesday, Oct. 19th.
The regatta entry fee is $95 for all classes except for the J/Distance Class, which will be $75. A $5 discount is available to U.S. Sailing members. Registration includes entry into the skippers' meeting Oct. 25th and two tickets to the Sat. Evening party, which consists of dinner, pool party and live entertainment by
Kelly McGuire
.
Friends and family can watch the on-the-water action from the 68' spectator boat. A $20 fee will get you lunch and a beverage.
The City of Seabrook has several overnight accommodations available that are offering discounted rates for racers and guests. Family and guests can enjoy various entertainment opportunities afforded by Seabrook and its surrounding areas including Space Center Houston, Kemah Boardwalk, Seabrook Walking Trails, Armand Bayou Nature Center or the San Jacinto Monument.
This year's race sponsors include Lakewood Yacht Club, Bay Access Sailing Foundation, J/Boats Southwest, City of Seabrook, Quantum Sales, Hayes Rigging, UK Sailmakers. Faron Daigle REALTOR, North Sails, True North Marine, Pelican Insurance, Upstream Brokers, Marine, Blackburn Marine, KO Sailing, Bay Area Houston Magazine, Mariner Magazine, Davis Marine Electronics, and Kevin Severance Insurance.
Questions regarding the regatta should be directed to Lakewood Yacht Club at 281-474-2511 or J/Fest Southwest Regatta Race Chair
Jim Demarest at 832-746-2205 or
demarest@fairleepoint.com
.
